The Right to Read: Dyslexia & Reading Disability Initiative

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?

Flushing & District 25 area

Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Public Housing Residents

People with Disabilities

Limited English Speakers

Immigrants/ Migrants

Parents

Unhoused People

Low Income People

"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color"

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Literacy deficeits (sic) / dyslexia and other reading disabilities and the lack of services / programs currently available in our area. There is an epidemic of dyslexic children or children struggling with reading in our area. The DOE doesn't currently test or diagnose dyslexia, nor do they have dyslexia specific interventions / services.

What is the solution to the challenge?

An accessible educational program that provides intervention and support services to students struggling in reading. The program would provide dyslexia (and other disability testing) at an affordable rate for things the DOE doesn't test for or diagnose. Also, provide parents with the tools to best advocate for their child's IEP assessments, needs, services, etc. The program would target all types of dyslexia.

Please provide your Zip Code

11754